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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,189.89 and 530.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,189.89 and 530.61 is: 732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,189.89 = 530.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,189.89 = 530.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,189.89 × 530.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 631,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,367.53/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.42

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